Employment Program Manager

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 EmployAbility Manager

Reports to: Director, Employment and Transition

Who We Are:

Join a Team That’s Making a Difference for Thousands of Families Across New Jersey!

At the Family Resource Network (FRN), we’re committed to improving the lives of individuals living with epilepsy, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and chronic illnesses. With over 50 programs and services, we’ve impacted the health and happiness of thousands of families for nearly five decades. But our impact doesn’t stop there—our community events, like the “Walk for the ONE” 5k walk/run and the Autism Beach Bash, bring even more people together in support of our mission.

As part of FRN, you’ll be joining a statewide organization that serves approximately 30,000 individuals annually. We offer a family-focused approach through our network of non-profit organizations, providing community-based programs that meet the evolving needs of individuals and families across New Jersey.

At FRN, our values-driven culture is what sets us apart. We are deeply committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard, and every contribution matters. Our focus on respect, integrity, and teamwork allows us to create meaningful change for the individuals and families we serve, while ensuring that each team member thrives in a supportive, collaborative workplace.

If you have a genuine passion for helping others and are eager to contribute to meaningful change, we invite you to bring your enthusiasm and lend your talents to advancing our mission.

About The Role:

The EmployAbility Program serves as an innovative approach to promote competitive, integrated employment for individuals with disabilities in Monmouth, Mercer, and Middlesex counties. This program maintains three components: (1) capacity building for Support Coordination Agencies on the importance of competitive, integrated employment and how to encourage individuals to engage in employment-related services; (2) a small group setting to provide ten participants with job skills and exposure through sessions to occur multiple days a week; (3) placement in internships for 120 hours as well as dedicated job development to assist participants in obtaining full-time or part-time competitive, integrated employment prior to their program completion.

The majority of programming will occur within Mercer County with some travel required throughout Mercer, Monmouth, and Middlesex County. Candidates must be willing to occasionally have a flexible schedule to accommodate internship or job development needs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all work is carried out in a manner that is both respectful and empowering to families and individuals with disabilities.
• Supervise two Employment Specialists to include ensuring their access to relevant professional development trainings and necessary resources.  
• Design data collection spreadsheet and folder organization systems to ensure program efficiency.
• Spearhead design of Support Coordinator and participant trainings.
• Design participant employment preparation training, such as resume development, interview skills, job search options, networking skills and on-the-job relationship protocol.
• Develop partnerships with businesses to create job exploration and internship opportunities.
• Monitor program budgets and data entry.
• Collect, review, and submit participant timesheets.
• Maintain strong relationships with Support Coordinators, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, and other individuals included in participants’ support systems.
• Provide accurate and timely reports to funders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits of Working with FRN:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, life, and disability insurance
• 10 Paid holidays
• Up to 2 floating holidays
• Additional paid time off last week of December
• Up to 2 paid personal days
• Paid vacation time
• Up to 12 paid sick days
• Laptop, Cell Phone and Printer Provided
• Mileage Reimbursement 
• Ongoing training opportunities for all staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services or similar field; Master’s degree preferred
• At least two years of experience working within the human services field
• Experience as a job coach or developer
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort in taking initiative and developing innovative approaches to networking, job development, trainings, etc.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule when obligations require work outside of normal work hours
• Supervisory experience preferred